EIMA offers a diversity of machines: visitors from more than 100 countries look to this exhibition for innovative equipment.In November 2003, the 34th International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Manufacturers Exhibition (EIMA EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association (Morrow, Georgia) ) in Bologna, Italy, drew almost 120,000 visitors from more than 100 countries during its four-day run. The 1,750 exhibits featured a broad range of equipment for farming, food processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. , animal husbandry animal husbandry, aspect of agriculture concerned with the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, and horses. Domestication of wild animal species was a crucial achievement in the prehistoric transition of human civilization from , gardening and the management of green spaces. Special locations in the permanent temperature-controlled buildings are designated for equipment in the following areas: * Endothermic endothermic /en·do·ther·mic/ (-ther´mik) characterized by or accompanied by the absorption of heat. en·do·ther·mic or en·do·ther·mal adj. 1. and electric engines * Land-reclamation and forestry equipment * Tractors, walking-tractors, motor mowers, motor hoes and multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective farm vehicles * Tilling and seeding machinery and fertilizer spreaders * Plant and crop protection equipment * Irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. equipment * Harvesting machines * Machinery for product processing and preservation * Livestock raising machinery * Agro-industry machinery * Machinery for transporting product * Components, spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. and accessories * Machinery for gardening, public green areas, small powered and manually-operated machinery * Miscellaneous agricultural machinery Agricultural machinery is one of the most revolutionary and impactful applications of modern technology. The truly elemental human need for food has often driven the development of technology and machines. The next EIMA will be November 13-16, 2004. Visitor and exhibitor information is available online at www.eima.it and by email at eima@unacoma.it. Technical Innovations The 2003 winners of the annual contest for recognition of Technical Innovation were announced and displayed prominently in EIMA's central administrative area. The contest, initiated 18 years ago, highlights the attention of agricultural machinery manufacturers to technical innovation, with particular attention to ergonomy, safety at work and environmental protection. The contest is sponsored by the Italian Farm Machinery Manufacturers Association, and winners are chosen by a 13-member panel from various sectors of agricultural machinery. Here are the 2003 winners of EIMA's Technical Innovation award, the winning item and the reasons for recognition: * A.D.R. SpA (1)--Hydraulically-controlled rear steering axle for farm trailer, which improves the maneuverability of the tractor-trailer combination when reversing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Comer Industries SpA (2)--Gear wheels transmission with system for synchronized engaging and disengaging dis·en·gage v. dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing, dis·en·gag·es v.tr. 1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. See Synonyms at extricate. 2. under load, which makes the device suitable for use on machinery with high torque engagement. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Dinamica Generale Srl (3)--System for the remote management of operations of trailed mixing wagons, which improves ergonomic conditions for the operator by allowing machine operations to be controlled remotely. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Di Raimondo 2001 Srl (4)--Combined tine tine (tin) a prong or pointed projection on an implement, as on a fork. tine n. 1. The slender pointed end of an instrument, such as an explorer used in dentistry. 2. control system for tine cultivators--Model Combi, makes it possible to change the machine's characteristics during operation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Fendt Italiana Srl (5)--System for facilitating front ballast coupling to tractor, enables the front ballast block to be quickly coupled without direct manual intervention and significantly reduce risk for the operator. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Gallignani SpA (6)--Round baler combined with Bale Wrapper--Model "Speed Liner," makes it possible to reduce work times by performing baling and wrapping operations at the same time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Gianni Ferrari Srl (7)--"Turbo 6" lawn mower mower, farm machine used for cutting grasses and other hay crops. Mowers, drawn by or attached to tractors, or self-propelled, have superseded scythes. The mower is essentially an adaptation of the much earlier reaper. The first commercial mower was patented in 1847. with variable cutting width and dual traction with independent speed axles when steering, increases the mower's efficiency, safety and productivity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Hinowa SpA (8)--Fork-lift with horizontal movement of load and lifting device for crawler Also known as a "Web crawler," "spider," "ant," "robot" (bot) and "intelligent agent," a crawler is a program that searches for information on the Web. Crawlers are widely used by Web search engines to index all the pages on a site by following the links from page to page. forklift trucks--Model FL 400, improves stability and maneuverability of the transport machine by setting loads back. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Isibond Sas (9)--Gas-actuated calipers for negative disk brakes, ensures breaking even in heavy wear of the friction material, is maintenance free and includes a malfunction warning signal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Komet Standard SpA (10)--Electronic management sprinkler for mobil installations with hose reel--Model "Vector Control Vector control is any method to limit or eradicate the vectors of vector born diseases, for which the pathogen (e.g. virusor parasite) is transmitted by a vector which can be mammals, birds or arthropods, especially insects, and more specifically mosquitoes. ," improves efficiency of irrigation operations and working conditions with remote control of irrigation and reversal of the irrigated sector. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Michelin Italiana SpA (11)--Low pressure tire with constant inflated pressure--XeoBib, keeps low inflation pressure constant in varying conditions, simplifies management of the vehicle and enhances safety in use. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * New Holland c/o CHN CHN China CHN Chain CHN Canadian Health Network CHN Coalition on Human Needs CHN California Homeschool Network CHN Cleveland Housing Network CHN Center for Human Nutrition CHN Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen CHN Community Health Nurse Italia SpA (12)--System of shakers controlled from driver's cab and cleaning by stalk-remover for self-propelled grape harvesters, improves efficiency of the harvest and quality of the product. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * New Holland c/o CNH CNH Carteira Nacional de Habilitação CNH Centro Nacional de Huracanes (Spanish) CNH California Nevada Hawaii (a district of Kiwanis International) CNH Club Náutico Hacoaj Italia SpA (13)--Quick steering "Fast Steer" system for wheeled tractors facilitates and increases the speed of maneuvering the tractor on a reduced radius. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Scova System Srl (14)--Bayonet fitting with conical connection for irrigation hoses; facilitates mounting and joining hoses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Taarup Kverneland Kerteminde A/S (15)--Round baler-wrapper--model "Bio," reduces working time by combining baling and wrapping. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Zaccaria Srl (16)--Electric-hydraulic system for steering rear wheels of farm trailers, facilitates maneuvers with trailers and towed machinery of considerable length. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EIMA's official photographer captures some eye-catching, unusual and sometimes beautiful shots of machinery exhibits each year. (1, 3, 5, 7) [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Good lighting, roomy halls and wide aisles enhance the experience of attending EIMA. (2, 4, 6, 8) [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] For more information about these Technical Innovation winners or contact information for the company, call Implement & Tractor, Mary Shepherd, tel: 319-277-3599, ext. 8. |
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